Backend Engineer - Content Platform

Spotify, the world's leading audio streaming platform, is seeking a Backend Engineer for their Content Platform team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on systems that impact millions of users globally. As part of an autonomous team, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining distributed backend systems using Java, Python, and Scala, while working in a Google Cloud Platform environment.

The position combines technical expertise with collaborative teamwork, where you'll be designing and implementing highly available, scalable services that power Spotify's content delivery. You'll work alongside product managers, engineers, and business partners in an agile environment that values experimentation and iteration.

The role offers significant growth opportunities through regular hack days, bi-annual hack weeks, and various internal training programs. You'll be part of Spotify's mission to revolutionize audio streaming while working in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Working in either London or Stockholm, you'll enjoy a flexible hybrid work arrangement that balances remote work with in-person collaboration. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced backend engineers who are passionate about scalable systems, clean code, and making an impact on a global scale.

The ideal candidate will bring strong Java expertise, database knowledge, and experience with modern infrastructure tools. You'll be working on challenges that require both technical depth and breadth, making this role perfect for T-shaped engineers who enjoy seeing their code used by millions of users worldwide.